Author: Kristi Mergenhagen
When Your Tenant Wants To Negotiate a Lower Rent
It happens more often than you think—the lease will expire in the next month or two and an excellent tenant leaves you a message about possibly renewing. However, she wants to negotiate a lower rent. If you’ve learned anything about a good landlord/tenant relationship, it’s that it is important for both parties to get what…
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The Landlord’s Guide to Patio Rules and Regulations
Spring and summer are the seasons when tenants love to spend time outside, whether it’s enjoying the warm weather, hosting a cookout or encouraging their kids to “go play.” As a landlord, you want your tenants to enjoy the rental property, including the outdoor space, but sometimes the rules and regulations for patios and decks are…
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#1: Landlord University Introduction
Every landlord can benefit from a boost in knowledge when it comes to real estate, from single property owners to seasoned investment professionals. On this episode of RentPrep’s Night School, we’ll discuss the purpose of Landlord University and the ways it can benefit landlords across the country. Click here to listen on iTunes Click The Play Button…
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3 Biggest Mistakes You Can Make With Tenant Abandoned Rentals
Abandoned rentals can leave landlords confused as to how to proceed, and the rules for what you can and cannot do vary by state. At some point in your time as a landlord, you will be faced with an empty or half empty unit, wondering where your tenant is. Perhaps it’s because you served the…
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Can Landlords Ban Smoking in a Rental Property?
As more people become aware of the dangers of secondhand smoke, keeping your property smoke-free is more than just controlling a nuisance—it’s protecting the health and well-being of other tenants and neighbors. But how far can landlords go to control smoking on their rental property? Most states support a landlord’s right to designate his or…
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